Cuthbert reporter. (Cuthbert, Ga.) 1856-????, March 23, 1860, Image 1
VOL 4
THE
DEAD SHOT BY MOONLIGHT.
BY AN OLD BLADE. /
Not far from a village, where the foot
of a niountain-spur is washed by the wa
ters of the Delaware, in a broad notch
walled in on cither hand by high precipi
tous masses of rock, surrouuded by a tall
hemlock ‘ and pines—there was I born,
and there my early years were passed, and
sometimes I think I could slc-p must calm
ly and sweetly there at the close of life’s
‘ary day.
About a mile tistant from our house,
and on the top of the mountain, lived
Uncle Joe Wall, a sort of liybird— half
liuutor, half farmer, and a most singular
genius withal. He was tall, gaunt, round
shouldered, with a heavy stoop, and a face
about the ugliest I ever looked.upon.—
He had, however, a pair of tiie keenest
nnd yet the “ildest blue eyes that human
soul ever looked opt of. Buckskin breech
es, a course linen hunting shirt, martin
skin cap, and moccasins constituted his
usual attire. Ho was skilled iu every
species of woodcraft, and seemed born to
walk the paths of the forest. Quick of
car and eye, a tread as sileut at:d us steal
thy as that of a cat, steady ot nerve, seif
possessed beyond thepowerof disturbance
and with a command of the rifle such as
few have ever attained, he was clearly a
born hunter, and a most formidable ad
versary against which to contend. And
yet he wu° a most kind and gentle-heart
ed mau, full of quaint and quiet humor,
simple as a child, and yet abounding iu all
uiauly gifts. Everybody respected and
loved Ltiele Joe, and at every cabin tire
side was be a most welcome guest, llis
stories of border life, of adventures iu the
wilderness, of encounters with wolves aud
ferocious eoug.ir, were full of thrilling in
terest. Aud he told these stories its no
other man could toll them—in a few sim
ple words, without embellishment and yet
so told that you were thrilled and fascin
ated, and listened with almost breathless
attention.
On a clear, sunny afternoon in October,
18—,.Uncle Joe and I left my father’s
house for the purpose of attending a “ log
ging bee,” to w..ich we had been invited
by a neighbor, tivo or six miles away
he on foot, aud lon horseback. Our way
lay arouud the base of the “spur” to
which I have mentioned, where a road
had been excavated, and thence buck from
the river, and along the eastern side of
this “ spur ’’ to the place of destination.
Not a clearing or solitary cabin interven
ed. The grand old woods, cleft here and
there at. considerable intervals by some
pioneer settlement, or the “ chopping” ot
an adventurous emigrant, stretched with
its deep .-• itudes aud dark shadows for
a hull area miles’ on every side! Here
roamed the wi.d deer, the wolf, the bear,
and the eaturnoutt, as yet scarcely disturb
and by tiie sounds of advancing civilization.
How often have I lain by the hunter's tire
among the mountains, and during the long
watches of the winter’s night, listened to
the howl of the wolf, the crushing tread
of the black bear, and the scream of die
panther. Hut this is not my story.
The “logging bee” over, a pi tin bid
substantial supper was served, of which
venison and rye buscuits formed the sta
ple, and which in the eating detained the
company until after dark. Then followed
the “ parting drink,” the “ good-night,”
and a homeward journey through tiie Wood
Uncle Joe and I were the his! to leaie.
for lie never was in a hurry when gum:
cheer was to be had, and it was qufte nine
o’clock before we set out for home.’ And
when we did finally start, ( iiele Joe, aft
tor a rod or two of earnest endeavor, found
himself so weak In his walking sticks, that
lie whs obliged to uimint behind me; and
thus currying “ double,” our good horse
was left to bis own guidiuoo through the
dark path ot the forest. The q)d liunte.
grew more nr.d more top-heavy as we pro
ceeded at a slow pace over the tortuous
and uneven road, and but for incessant
efforts on my part, aided by his long legs,
we would have been unhorsed at altuo.il
every step.
Wc had accomplished about half our
journey, and were riding in silence un
broken save by the tread of the animal
which we bestrode, when the cry of a pan
ther came sounding down to us on the
night breeze from far up the side of the
mountain. This was so commou that it
scarcely aroused my companion, and the
distance at which it was uttered prevent
ed apprehension on my part. Not more
than a minute elapsed before that shrill,
mournful wail again broke upon tbe ear,
and from a point that iudi'-ated with an
appalling certainty that the animal was
descending upon our path.
‘•A panther,” said Uncle Joe, between
a grunt and a drawl; “and the critter
seems to be coming this way.”
“ sfes,” I replied, “ and I should judge
from his cry that hunger was driving him
to seek a supper.”
Scarcely had he uttered these words,
aud gather-d up the reins for the control
of my now thoroughly frightened horse,
when that terrible cry was repeated in clo
ser proximity, and the panther was heard
approaching us in long and crashing leaps
down the mountain side.
Uncle Joe by this time was completely
aroused from bis stupor — lie sat more
erect and firmly, and ttie ritie was brought
dotvu from bis shoulder .ud grasped tight
ly in his right band.
“ Wc are in for it, my boy,” said he, in
a low, hushed toue: “ it's rim or light,
and fight I guess; auy way, we’ll try the
first, aud if so be that we can keep out of
the claws of the critter till the moon gits
up over the tops of the trees, perhaps we
shall be all safe if we come to the last.”
Ruu it was, fjr the next fifteen
minutes, with such speed as woe aid com-1
maud over a rough road, a hen, with a
seream and a bound the blood-thirsty pur- |
suer sprang from a ledge of rocks iuto the
clear path, a short distance in our rear.
“Hold up,” said Uncle Joe; “ we’ve j
done up our ruuuiug, aud now the matter
must he settled after auotber fashion
There, I’ll get off’ and try titles with the
critter, and see whether he shall have nty
carcass or I his’n.”
At this time a flood of soft, silvery mo m
ight poured through the cleft iu the for
®!e Ctttlibci’t SlcpriPt.
est upon our road, when, looking back from
the place of our halt, the panther, au enor
mous animal, with blazing eyeballs, was
1 dimly revealed in a half crouching posi
i tion, not more than ten or fifteeu psees 1
away.
“My legs are a little unsteady,” said
| Uncle Joe, “and my arms are shaky .like,
so I'll just lie down here iu the road, and
try a puli at the bloody varu.iut. When
the rifle crack a do you mu your horse!
down to the big pine by the spriug, and ■
; tiiere hold up and listen. It you don’t
hear my call when you get there, then j
ride home as fast as you can, for Uncle j
Joe will be iu kingdom come.”
i This was said deliberately, and without |
! the slightest tremor of voice 1 cannot I
! say that i was as self-pip:sessed, bred
though 1 Was aiuidst tlic dangers of the
j wildenieis.
The brave old man turned and took a
1 few steps towards his enemy, which seemed
to fie feeling sure of a supper, then stretch -
i ed himself out at the bottom Os a slight
knoll, across which he poised his rifle. I
turned my face now in the direction in
which 1 was to ride—a moment ot terri
; ble and agonizing suspense ensued, u mo
ment only, for l had no more than settled
myself on my beast than the signal came,
and 1 obeyed instructions. The goal was
j reached at a raciug gallop, and there I
drew up my panting steed, and turned to
! listen. Even then the halloo of Uncle
j Joe eame nuging chotrily through the
! arches of the forest to my ear. 1 turned
and rode back with a bounding heart and
there was the old limiter leaning on Ins
rifle, by the side of the dead panther. I
held out my hand, which he grasped, and
with choking utterance made out to say,
“ Uncle Jue!” “All my dear boy,” said
j lie, “ that was a shot worth telling on—
look there !” and lie lifted up the head of
the ‘<iiiin.il and pointed to a bullet Hole
immediately between the eyes.
We loaded the panther on the back of
I our horse, and walking on either side,
j vouched heme about the midnight hour.—
The family had not yet retired, and were
| iu high state of excitement aud alarm re
isp cling us. By the hiazmg hearth, while
1 jlleeks blanched, and eyes tilled witti tears
! we told the story of our peril, aud ot the
i Dead Shot by Moonlight.
There is a charming tradition connected
with the site on wlnch the Temple of Solo
inoii was erected. It is said to nave been
occupied iu common by two Brothers, one
of whom had a family ; t.lic other had none.
‘H i tliits spot, wus sown a field of wheat.—
On tiie evening succeeding the harvest,
j the wheat having been gathered iu sepa
rate shocks the elder brother said unto
| his wife, “ My younger brother is unable
| to bear the burden and heat of the day ;
. 1 uill at'L;V . take ul my.shocks and place
I With hi* without Ins knowledge.” The
j younger brother, being ifctu.ited by the
| same benevolent motives, said within liim
| self, “ My elder brother uas a family, and
I have none: I will contribute to their
’
; .support ; I will arise, take of my shocks
aud place with his, without his knowledge.”
I Judge of their mutual astonishment, when,
| on the following morning, they found their
! respective shocks uudlininished. Tins
course of events transpired for several
nights, when each resolved in his own mind
to stand on guard and solve the mystery.
! I'lieydidso; when, on tiie following night,
! ihey met each other halt way between
their respective shocks, with their arms
full. I pou ground hallowed witli sueli
.ssoeiatlons as tiiis, was the leinple oi
.Solomon creeled—so spacious, ami in ig
Dili edit, the wonder and ad. u. ration m the
world.
A Long Nosh. — There is a rich st -ry
1 told of a good minister at Montagu.-, It. \
! Mr. Moody, who has been most liberally
| furnished by nature with that very neces
sary appendage to a man’s face— bis nose.
It is said that while at a public dinner on
a certain time, a gentleman who sat oppo
site to Mr. M., thinking to get off a good
joke at his expense, remarked iu a loud
tone :
“ Mr. Moody there is a fly on the end
of your nose.”
This threw the company into a roar,
[ for ti.e tone of the voice conveyed the im
pression that the end ot the nose was so
far from Mr. Moody that he would not
I know a fly was on it unless soiuu kind triei.O
| told him. Hut Mr. Moody e.oiijhete.y
i turned the tables, by remarking in bis
| cool, dry way :
j “ Well, Mr. , you are nearer the Hi/
\ than lam ; won’t you pi a*e brush it off. ’
The laugh that went round the table at
j this sally of wit was perfectly uproarious.
A Fact —Some editor, in speaking of
I the bad .literature of the present day,!
] says : You may read many of tne east- |
! efu weeklies and scarcely nud a fact which !
will make 3*ou wiser or better —all fiction
romance, lies, ve vet and leathers, little]
fiends equipped in smiles and crinoline,
big scoundrels >u epauletts and with a j
’ love of a moustache, turning ttie hearts of!
;si ipering tu lidens, from the every day i
history of life ingeniously belled and gen ,
t,ely outraged—and yet it always ends i
most beautifully.
Hundreds of persons who think they!
[ can’t afford a home paper, iu the course of
a year spend tb-c-e or four times the
amount iu trash.
It is related of two members of Con i
gross that in a social moment each boasted
over the other of his early advantages,
and especially ol his religious education,
when one staked a hundred dollars that
the other could not accurately repeat the
Lord’s Prayer. The bet was taken, and
the uoney put up, and he who was to re
cite commenced :
“Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the nord my soul to keep;
If I should die ‘
“ Stop ! stop ! said the other, “ you need ,
not go turuugh—l give up the money :I i
had uo idea you knew it.’’
.V man was arrested in Virginia,
a few days since, and being informed that t
be was suspected of having been engaged
in the insurrection at Harper’s Ferry re- j
plied, He didn’t know Harper, nor where ‘
he kept bis d—d old ferry.” He was ac
quitted.
CUTHBERT, GA., FRIDAY, MARCH 23, I 800.
Xe “Wjorn-w'uD l Laud.
It is a great point gained iu a right
course-to call t logs by their right names.
In agriculture, us m other matters, we are
often misled by the us ot phrases that
convey laisc id as, , One of those, for in
stance, is the tfriM Iwiuttr killed.” There
is ho winter, grohably, severe enough to
kill wheat, unless there is too much water
m me laud. |As long as wo say “wiuter
fcilled,” wo dnutort ourselves with the
idea of a l’wivideiitial dispensation, but
when wo say “water-killed,” we understand
tn-.it the evil may bfe remedied,‘and we go
to draining our lands.
tjo it is with the expression “worn-out
land.” \Ylieu uieu-are persuaded by the!
I constant'us# of this expression that their!
lands are nuru-out, they become Tory wil
■ ling, to siU ‘lit, anti/- .entice .valuable pro
perly for* lie heuctit of those who under
stand the matter, and they themselves
j start off m search of such as are not worn
i out. Let il be understood that there is
no such thing as worn-out laud; that the
j expression conveys a falsehood; that even
vviiii our present lights, it is a very prac
ticable thing, vv ttli a moderate degree of
intelligence and skill, aud tio very large
amount ul means, lo restore these lunds to
| any degree of leridity tneyr have ever pos
j sessed. This lesson has been well learned
l in Maryland aud large portions of Vir
ginia, hut our Southern trieiids ot the At
lantic Stall s, judgiug from our exchanges,
’ have yet to learn it. Let them he told
; everywhere, and Constantly, that they have
i no worn-out lands—that in fact their lauds
were intended to last forever, and will
last torev er, and feed and clothe them and
their children for a thousand generations,
bet our able contemporary, the South
Carolina Fanner aid Blunter, says, “It
lias just come to tins point —we can't
slay here any longer, and live by planting
without improvement.” Let our friend
| tell Ins suoserthers tuut here iu “ary
! land we have tried the “down-hill,” aud
many ot us have heen “West,” and have
übmidoucu both one und the other for “im
provement, aud know that, that is the
| best thing.
We are led to make the e remarks by
a letter in the South Countryman, writ
ten by the Uev. H. Best, ot Cass eouti
ty, (jin , au inteiligeut gent.email, who
alter suuic years ot tunning experience in
one ot tno li.iest portions of lUaryniud,
has made a large purchase iu the loniier
State, and is, we nave no doubt, reaping
‘he adianltigo of uis early experience, and
giving ti.ose about him tiie benetit both of
| wise counsel aud guou example iu the way
|of improvement. Mr. Best tells of the
extraordinary i note use iu value of lauds in
Maryland by the mere use ot clover and
plaster; ot farms which twenty live years
I ago could he bought for ten and twelve
JihQls.being worth now, fifty, sixty and
1 eighty “dollars'per acre, and tally worth
1 the ditt,nonce, estnnatiug by the increase
| of product; fifty bushels ot corn per acre
mi lailow, are by no means extraordinary
| crops. Tiie same may be said of other
sections where lime has been the only ex
traneous matter added ; Mr. Best relates
! Ins own experience in the use of Mexican
Cruaiio and its . xtra irdiuary results; the
marvellous effects of Feruviau (jl'uuuo is
I even more familiar; wo have soon a ten
fold mi reuse of crop from a single dressing,
snowing alt the did renoo between almost
absolute sterility anil tno highest degree
!of fertility. Now what we wish to point
: out is the absurdity oi speaking of such
I lands as “won,-out, ’ ad the lolly of using
a term which conveys a very erroneous
idea. Take the ease of the land im
i proved by the use ot plaster ami clover,
ii re is nothing whatever added hut a
oasliel of sulphate of lime *o the acre, for
iow successive years, and the ni-un
i.- the difference between six or seven
i hundred und thirty bushels of wheat,
i and fifteen aud fifty bushels of corn, and
ail the difference between no grass at all
alio one and a half tons of clover. Then
where does the clover come from; surely
from a bushel of plaster. The whole mat
i ter is, that in adding what is a mere atom
j compared with the bulk of soil to which it
! is applied, we have done all that was re
’ nuued lor a very high degree of fertility;
| a thing simply impossible were the soil in
tiie least deficient or worn out, us regards
all the other essential elements of wheat
’ and corn aud other crops
The method ot improvement suggested
, by Mr. Debt is, without question, the true
one, the deeper plowing and clover grnw
i mg. “ I wni sow clover seed,” lie says,
[“every month iu the year, until I find out
then lit time.” I’ermuiienlimprovement
on a scale of any extent, without dei p
ploughing (a depth ol at least 8 inches)
and the growing of clover or some goi and
suostitute, we consider out of t he question.
If tiiereris liny otlnar method we know no
thing at all about it. —American Farmer.
Valle or Wealth. — Wealth is nothing
in itself; it is not useful but when it de
parts from us; its value is found only in
that which it can purchase; which, if we
suppose it put to its best use by those
who possess it, seems not much to deserve
the envy or desire of a wise m in. It is
certain that with regard to eorpor.il en
j lyinent, money can neither open new
avenues of pleasure nor block up the pas
sages of anguish. Disease and infirmity
still continue to torlue and enfeeble, per
haps exasperated by luxury or promoted
united by softness. With respect to the
mind, it has rarely been observed that
wealth contribute* mueli to quicken the
discernment or elevate the imagination,
but may tiy hiring fczttery or laying diiti
getioe asleep, Confirm error and harden
stupidity.— Johnson.
Poverty and Honor. — Be aud continue 1
poor, young man, while others around you
grow rich by fraud and disloyalty; be.
without place or power, while others beg’
their way upward ; bear the piain of dis-|
appointed hopes, while of era gain the ac- 1
eomplishinoDt of theirs by flattery; forego 1
the gracious pressure of the hand, for
which others cringe or crawl. Wrap your ,
self up iu your own virtue, and seek a
friend aud your daily bread. If you have, I
in such a course, grown grey with un- !
blenched honor, bless God and die,—llen
zelman.
fiiflrg. ‘
From.the Memphis Bullctiu.
Katie’* Secret.
The sunlight Is buaUUful, tnoiher, .
Ami awvofcly tiie flower* bloom to-day ;
Ami birds in the branches ol hawthorn
Are caroling ibgay;
And -down by tiie rouk mHhe meadow
T tie rUJ r.pples liy with a song;
And, mother,*Jh too. have iteeii singing
The marriest all the daylong.
La.'tnight l whs wfjmug, dear mother,
Last night I was alone; .
The world wus eo da* k and so dreary,
My heart it grew je.ivy us stone !
I thought of the lon ly and loveless—
All lonely and loVolcbb was 11
1 can scarce tell why it was mother,
Hut, oh ! I was 4 wishing to die!
Last night I was weeping, dear mother,
But W illie came down by the gale,
And whimpered ‘ Come out in the moonlight,
1 ve something to say to you Kate.”
Oh ! mother, to him 1 am nearer
Than all the wide world besides,
lie told me so out in the moon light—
He called me his darling, his bride l
So now I will gather me roses
To Twiue iu my long braided hair;
Ami Willie will come m the evening
Ami smile when he sees me fair;
And out in the moonlight we’ll wander,
And down ly th • old hawthorn tree,
Oh ! mother. I wonder if any
Were ever io happy as we? *
From the Mobile Register.
Song.—-A Soul Iliitl v. ill Love Me.
A soul that will love me is all that I ask,
A heart that bouts true to my own;
I care not in fortune’s b.ignt sunshine to bask
I’d live in love's starlight alone.
Tho’ oil *n its pleasures are mingled with sad
ness,
In moment’s of heart-ache and pain,
Vet give, O but give me the bliss of that mud
ness!
(Joutenied I II carry the chain.
This ijfe with.ait love is a wilderness drear,
Its beauties attract not the eye;
Tne sweetest i)f melody falls on iho ear,
And wake; but iii answer a sigh.
Yes, s: ut from me nature, with all her rich
treasures,
Yon far spreading curtain of blue;
Take tlie wtrld with its honors, its wealth and
its pleasures,
And give me u heart that is true.
Liltlc RogUe.
1 was sitting oeside
My destined bride,
One siili sentimental day;
How I long,” said 1,
“ Hut to make you * ry,
And I’d kiss the Dugin tours away!”
Fair Cecily blush’d,
ller voice grew hush'd
1 thought she would cry to be sure:
Hut she liXp'd to me,
Routing prettily,.
“ Pre Veit lay is better than cure!”
Kissi.\o.—Tho editress of the Weekly
Herald, (Thomson, Ga.,) indulges herself
in the following provoking aud tantalizing
strain :
“ Well, we reckon some folks would
really lik'e to know what we thought of.
Hot's see, in tne first place, we thought
what ail absurd idea it is in a man to ask a
lady to kiss him. Just as if, he, tho sense
less being, thought the poor trembling lit
tle creature was going to do it. The idea
o! a man unking tor a tiling so easily to he
obtained! Why, it is ridiculous! And a
man with the least particle of brains would
trout at tbe idea. Slic'd say no till dooms
day. And you. poor believer, would tore
go the i.appiLcss ot drawing uoetur from
I mat rose-ouu un.uth, simply became you
were ignoramus euougli to ask lor wnat
you might bate taken. There are ten
uiounu.id ways to kiss a girl without asking
Hie p.oasure. Direct hot nttent.on to
sjuietui.ig on the tauie; ask for a hunk
you /.now to be there, and while she is
there, go with the atfeeted purpose ot help
ing tier to look lor it; be particular to
get at nor left side—do you need any more
telling? if you do, you do not deserve
the kiss, that might be so gracefully taken.
A man who would ask a kiss of a lair mai
den, ought to be tarred and feathered us a
craveu-iieaned monster. Don't do it;
don’t lor goodness sake atk the girls to kiss
you. Kiss them if you want to, buL do it
like gentlemen. Kiss them if you cun.”
Hum m doctrines cuiuot care a wound
iu the conscience. Tne remedy is too
weak for me disease. Conscience, like
the vulture of l'romotheus, will still
lie kuawing, notwithstanding all that
such doctrines can do.
Tnuso uieu who destroy a healthful
constitution of body by intemperance, and
an irregular life, do as manifestly kilt
tfieinsel*iß, ag th"gc who hang, or poison,
or drown meniscives.— [■ 'Sherlock
“ Why, Tom, my dear fellow, how old
you look.” “ Dure say, Dub, for tbe fact
is, I never was so old before in my life.”
The following is good advice to persons
visiting offices aud otuer business pluces :
Suut ilie door, aud win u you are douc
talking, serve your uuutli tne same way.
A generous, a brave, a noblo deed, per
lonned by au adversary, eommauds our
admiration ; while in its consequences it
may be acknowledged nrejudicaf to our
particular interest.— llume.
A foreigner, who had mixed among
many nation, was asked if he hud observed
any particular quality iu our species that,
might be considered universal. “Me tiuk
dut all men love lazy ”
“ The only 1 berty-cap,” says a clover
and witty author, “is a utglit cap. In it
men visit, ofie-third of their lives, tho land
of sleep—the only land where they are
free and equal.”
A newspaper palrou who has not paid
liis subscription fur five years, writes to
the proprietor that lie is keeping the mon
ey bank that it may be received with the
greater pleasure when it conies.
Wherever is I >ve and loyalty, great
purposes and lofty souls, even though in a
iiovel or a mine, there is Fairy land.
[Kingsley.
NEW GOODS!
I AM now receiving the Hands, west and
most comp’-*- slock of
vims! ami nm rams,
Ready Made Clothing,
BOOTS & SHOES, MATE & GABS,
BONKTETS,
HARDWARE, Ac., ever brought to this mar
ket, and nt reduced prices.
Sept. 23-tf-ot J. 13. KEY.
ANT 33 “W
IHIIMTIIUi IKTIIiIJSUKT.
TBIS subscri-, vJt'NITtDt
3respectful.
ly informs the J
citizens of Oulhbert and vl
cinity, that lie has opened
the house formerly occupied by Jones & lvid
doo, a targe and handsome nssortmcn.of
PUmSTITURB,
from the best nmnufamlrers, and oi the latest
st) les, consisting of
Sofas; Tete-tetes; Rocking, Parlor and Cot
tage Chairsi Bedsteads; Sideboard*; bureaus,
plain and marble top; Wardrobes; Secreta
ries; Book Cases: Hat Stands; Wash Stands,
plain and marble top: Kxtension Dining Ta
bles ; .Side and Centre Tables; aud every other
article usually found in a first-class Furniture
establishment, all of which will be sold at liv
ing prices.
He is also prepared to repair or manufacture
any style of Furniture.
The ladies and gentlemen are respectfully
rtvited to give him a call before sending oft
their orders.
April 1-ly M. S. BRAY.
EUFAUX.Ar
Marble Yard.
f AMFS Tatiscy respectfully informs the
public that lie is constantly maimfactur
lag in l importing Italian Marble Monuments
Tombs, &c., of various designs, both plain und
ornamental 110 will also Lake orders for
private designs confided to him by his friend*-
and patrons, and have them executed in Italy,
Amongst his designs may bo found figures ot
Faith, Hope and Charity, and ether religious
subjects. Also, Guardian Angels, Sleeping
Bab s, Lambs, Divine Love, Kneeling Angels
Children at Prayer, Fidelity, innocence. A1
so, Parlor and Garden Statuary, Busts Fig
ures for Gardens, representing the four Sea
sons and four parts of the World, Garden Va
ses,
llis correspondence with the principal Stu
dies and Manufactories iu Italy enables him to
import the finest works, and dispose of them
at the lowest importing rates. Designs ol
any of Hie works furnished on applica
tion. Iron Railing litrnishod nt short notice
T. 11. IIVRI), Agent atOulhbeii
PLiTER'SJARE-HODSE,
loss-A Mil)ON ALU.
WAREHOUSE to COMMISSION
MERCHA KTTs
CutlilHT'l. (icorsla.
r|MIE midersigued Imvin” ussopiaicit tuem
selves toj'i.’tlior lor the purpose of doing n
gencial JVnre-Holiou nnd Commission Busi
ness in Cutlifiert, lire, now ejeetinj; n lurg”
and commodious Waif-llmuo for the rixvjj
lion of Cotton anti Goods. Their Waiv-Houne
is east of the Depot, aud within twentyjrurdr
of tiie Cotton Yard.
They flatter themselves to lie able, by giv
ing their u..divided and personal attention to
all business (intrusted to their care, to give
general satisfaction. They will be regularly
supplied with the latest intelligenec, which
will always lie at the service of their patrons.
Liberal cash advances will lie made on Cot
toil in store, and llagging mid Rope or o'.lin
.nicies furnished, if desired.
JAMES f,. ROSS,
s. -McDonald.
March 4, 1850—iOm
’ pTfll RAPE
I have for sale a peculiar kind of Cotton
Seed, which I have taken great pains to ob
i tain. I have tried it thoroughly, ad cuu as-
I sure the public that it is far preferable, both in
Kind aud Quantity cf Staple
| prod a ed, to any Heed in tiie Stale. It pro
j duces as many pounds of seed to tho acre as
! any other Cotton. The staple is very line,
I and one hundred pound*’of the Cotton in the
I Seed will average from
38 to 41 Pounds of Lint.
1 will supply any person with such quantity
|as he may desire. Terms, one dollar per
bushel. For information concerning the seed
j apply to James L. Ross, of Randolph.
THUS. L. SATTJSIt WHITE,
Feb 24-2®-3w. OutMiert, Ua.
WOKK WHILE YOU WOJIK,
And Piny while you Pint/.
QUAKER CITY
SDE3"W-iBJCS
-
TDK citizens of Cutlihert, and vicinity, me 1
vited to call at the Hawk Store of i<.
W elch & Cos., and examine the performance it
a DOBBI.K THREAD
SEW INI! 11l cum;,
called the
awitxas aiTTj
which arc now being *>old throughout the State
by Josiah Davis-, who has the Agency for the
Slate of Georgia, from the Patentee and manu
facturer. These Machines take the Groover
& linker Stitch, sew from the original spools,
are simple in their construction, easily under
stood auu can he wofked by any seamstress.
They have been used now for over a vear
and are giving general satisfaction.
Those who are about to purchase a machine
should not fail to call and examine these before
purchasing elsewhere, as they possess many
advantages over all others in use. They can
not fail to give entire satisfaction.
Oil AS. C. SKAVY, Agent,
For South-Western Georgia.
TO THE LADIES.
MlenS FLUKXOY respectfully informs the
ladies of Cutlihert end vicinity that eh
lias received her
FALL STOCK Or
MILLENE
Consisting ol Rennets, Ribbons, Flowers, Caps,
Head Dresses. Daces Canes, Hair Nets, fee., Ac.,
which she will trim in th >
LATEST STYLES
She hones the ladies Will give her a crJJ be
f&vn. purchasing elsewhere as she guaranties sat
islaction. f? on nets re-trii uned and re-modeled
ller’ goods v ill bo sold as < heap as they can be
bought in Cutlibert. oct. 21-8-ts.
HAMS.
FBESU Yeniaon Hams, just received from
North C roltoa by t. 8. HOWARD
AC aeon is the Metropolis of Georgia.
New Goods
For the Full nnd Winter trade
of 1859.
J UST received, at die stand of Fears, Swan
son A I‘riteliett, on Colton Avenue, a large
stork of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Containing all tho beauties and novelties of tiie
season. Tim friends and public generally are
most earnestly requested to call and examine
my goods, for 1 am eonfWtent that 1 can please
the iniwt lustidious in style, price and quality.
SILKS, SILKS.
Be certain, if you wish something decidedly
htvuhome, to examine this department. I have
very rich Velvet and two flounced Holies, and
will idler ext.a inducements in price. Also, a
large Iftt of SILKS bv tiie yard, at exceedingly
low figures. Call and examine, and you will be
convinced.
Doloncs.
A large lot qf low priced Deltines, very hand
some. Also, very ricliiy pVifreed Delano Robes.
4K T ■ ,a/m MW*
Avery handsome lot of CLOTH and VELVET
CLOAKS.
Tiie stock i* now well assorted and'very cei
plelt, and I nm anxious lo sell.
Goods sold on time to prompt paying custom
ers. IfT Extra inducements ’to ensh pnrehas
i,rs.“iflgi T. J. SWANSON,
Sept. IC, 18f>9-tf-nt Cotton Avenue.
1. ISAACS
UNDER RALSTON'S HALL,
Macon, Georgia,
BEGS to assure his patrons thnt/sjgjx
his SALOON is not u
ot ‘a dityT Strangers Will find this
establishment open not for the season only,
but. At all seasons of the year, and those call
ing upon ns will at all hours find our Larder
supplied with all the delicacies of the New
York und other markets will atford iu the way
of eatables, nud something good to drink, nnd
sit days out of seven more than can be found
iitanyOther house in town.
Their bill of fare will every day
Be just the thing for little pay ;
And those who at their place may eat
Will find in it all things complete,
And going once, the* then will know
That IsaHC'S’ is the place to go.
We shall be happy to see our friends, assur
ing them that it will be our unremitting care
to please in every respect, as we Hatter our
selves we have done till now.
Everything that an epicure wants, can
always be bad wheo in season. Be sure and
call at E. ISA AOS k BROTHER,
March 4 ly Cherry street, Macon.
FINDLAY., SR-, . J. N. FINDLAY, C. D. FINDLAY
FINDLAY’S
Iron Works,
MAtOS, <a.
STEAM ENGINES AND
MILL MACHINERY,
COTTON PRESSES
AND SCREWS,
HORSE POWERS,
CANE MILLS
AMD KETTLES,
m RAILINGS
r COLUMNS,
MILL STONES,
GIN GEAR,
GRIST & CIRCULAR
SAW MILLS.
PULLEYS. WHEELS,
SHAFTING AO., &C\
3. FINDLAY & SONS.
oct7.
STEPHEN CLARK,
(AGENT,)
WHOLESALE DKALSTt IN’
JT'RUITS, Family Gioceries, Fiiu* Liquor*
Cigars, Oysters. Slird, Crabs aial Shrimp
iu season. Terms uAHrt.
8 Opposite the Passenger Depot, next to
Hrowu’s Hotel, Fourth street, Macon, Ga.
Rept. 30, 18*0. 5-lr.
jet h:
/OK THE
RAIL ROAD!
CIEAULI.S CURDEIiL’H
Restaurant and Oyster
M .% JD M 9
OW open on the Depot Street, at the sign <4
the hi<j; lantern, where, lie will furnish Oyn
tefsin every style. Also, Fish, Game, Hnm and
Fjrgft. and every other good thin# to eat that th
country alFords. Hot Tea and Coffee, Hot Punch
ahd Cream Ale. Rhine Wtyu*, Cider, Frult,Con
fectionery Cakes, Bread, Cabbage, Cheese,Crack
era, Cigars and. Tobacco,
out. 21-8- ts.
WEBB HOUSER
Fort Gkainos, Oa.
MJEtNi: 11. heub,
PROPRIETOR. MUL
THIS House, recently opened, has beta thor
oughly renovated, cWueil and repaired, tor
the comfort and accommodation of Guests.—
The long experience of the Proprietor war
rants him in saying that lie will give entire
satisfaction, both in the culinary and sleeping
departments. He respectfully solicits a call
from his Qtttnerovs old friends and acquain
tances, promising them tho best Apalncnicolp
market ultbvds.
Attulched to the Hotel is F. L. Pepper's Liv
ery Stable, under the the charge of careful
and experienced Ostlers.
Jan. 20-21-ts. i? .
Crockery Diiect From Europe.
T HAVE,just received a large Stock of Gran
ite Ware, China Ware, Fancy Toilet Ware,
Waiters and Glass Ware. Also, a large stock of
American Glass. All of which 1 am
ottering at fair prices, and am anxious to sell.
It. P. McEVOT.
oct. 21-8-ts. Macon, Ga.
CTJTHBERT
Livery and Sale Stables
THE undersigned have taken
charge of the well known Livery
Sale Stables, opposite the ]
House, formerly owned by |
\ Tatum & Gause, where the pub- 1
lie can always lind safe and reliable horses to j
litre. Attached to the Stables are large and
commodious Lots for the accommodation ot
Drovers. Horses boarded on the most reasona
ble terms. Careful ostlers always In attendance
s#” The traveling public will always find
Vehicles at these Stables, toconvev them to any
point. McMill an & co.
Hoarding Horses are liable to be detained un
til the board is paid.
June 3-11
I ~%
BILL OP FARE.
I AM exceedingly anxious to settle cp iry
Hooks, and to do that, I would rcepeetfully
iuvite all persons who are indebted to me iu
any manner, to come forward, and close the
same, by cash or note. It is exceedingly un
pleasant to have to call on each one indebted
to me, and I hope therefore that I will bespar
ed the disagreeable necessity of resorting to
that course, t'orne then, ono and all, and let
us have a settlement.
Feb. 3-23-ts. \VM. If. BROOKS.
NO. 30.
WOOD'S PEMIW GALLERY
Maoon, a.
PERSONS visiting Macon should not fall to
call at Wood's in Washington Block,
and examine bis new and beautiful style ol
Pictures, vit: the Aquartll and Imperial Ph~
tographs. This is the only place South where
these Gems of Art can be obtained.
Portraits in Oil or Pastell
taken either from Life or Uttgitefeeatypei •
deceasedpertvni, and painted by the celebrated
Artist, Mr. Berutf.
Ambrotypes for one Dollar, and upward*
Please call and examine our large collection ot
exhibition. J n 8-ly
Fire Proof Ware-House,
COTTON AVBNUB
THOM A T. WIfCHE
HAVING rented the Ware House lately
occupied by J. Collins k Sob, respcctftiL
ly tenders his services to the patrons of tbs
late firm of J. Collins j- Boa, and to bis person,
al friends aud the public generally, for tbs
fraasnctioti ofalegitimate K ,
Ware-House St Contmboion Business
unconnected with any speculative transaction
directly or indirect!,!, W the interest confided
to my care.
My motto is, aud iffll be. “to ‘secure tbs
best prices for produce, and give satisfaction
to inv patrons.”
JTC Orders for Bagging, Rope, and otliev
Merchandise, will be filled carefully and
promptly, and the usual casb advances mad*
on Cotton iu stole.
THOMAS T.WYCIIE.
sept 2 1-y-oi.
Titos. IIARDKMAX, I 1 OVID O SPARES.
HARDEMAN A SPARKS,
WARE HOUSE St COMMISSION
MEH OT ANT,
MACON, GEORGIA,
WILL pay piompt aention to the storing
and selling of Co.'on, snd filling or*
ders for Family .ma floatation supplies.
t/eF Advances made when required.
Macon, Aug 12-ly
HENRY HORNET
CHERRY BT. MACON,^GA.
WHOLESALE and retail dealer In Gne Cakee
Candies, Nuts, Cigars, Fruits, Wines and
Brandies, Pickles, Crackers, Toys, Sar
dines, Cheese, Butter, etc., etc.
BtSjU Orders from the country, accompanied
with the cash, filled us H>w, and selected es
well as persons could purchase themselves*
Choicest Northern Apples, at $6 per bush*
cl. Ornoges at lowest possible price,
oct. 28-9-ly.
WM. M. DUNN,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
In rear of Hardeman & Griffin, under th*
State Press Printing Office,
MACON,.. ....GEORGIA,
KEEPS constantly un hand a good sirjrpiy
of Bacon, I.ard, Flour, Corn, Oats, Ry#
ilay, Whiskey, Tobacco from Manufacturee-
Osnaburgs and Yarns. Will also give his pr
sonal attention In filling all order* for Groer
• \ei Sept. 30-1
CHAS. H. BAIRD“
j Sxalxb is
Tasty Styles ol
Ready Made Clothing.
SUPERIOR FITTING
TAIXiOYHifiT&
DONE IK AS OOOD BTVLB AS tAX DR HAS IS
3STE-W YOltiC,
at reasonable prices, and warranted to pleas*
PARIS FASHIONS,
UKcrivSD Bvnav uojorn.
Telegraph Printing Building, Corner Cherry
snd Second Streets, Macon, Georgia.
Jan. 27-21-ts.
F- VO CELSANC&CO.
Stonfectiflflffg,
FRDIT STOKE MD BVKKRY,
ittnnufactnvcrs of
•C 53 jwr ■ ■ Je2 mm
A*D DKALKRS IX
TOYS, CIGARS, BRANDIES & WINES.
’ CUTHBERT, GEORGIA, 1
KEEP constantly on band every variety o/"’
articles found ill their line. Their stock
is very large and Complete, and will be sold on
very reasonable terms. They are now opening
a largo and beautiful assortment ot
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
or tin; holidai s, to which they invite attention
PARTIES, BALES & WEDDINGS
supplied at sho’t notice, with all the delicacies
of the season. Wt manufacture our own can
dies, and warrant it superior to Northern mad*
candy. ”
The public are respectfully invipedAo CftfiStlll
examino our stock. We aim keep every varie
ty of Cordials, Preserves, Sweetmeats, Nuts,
Fruits, Sec..
dec. 10-16-if. ~
juii.\sto.\ & auras.
DEALERS IN
STOVES, TIN AND COPPER-WARE,
KEEP constantly on hand a largo as
sortmei.t of Cooking. Parlor and
Office STO VJ2S, Tin Ware, Copper
which they ofler for sale at unusually low pri
ces Their stock of TIX WAKF is very com-’
pletej to which they Invite the attention of
housekeei>ers and others.
They arc prepared to e.veeuto all kinds of
CiutterliiK, Rooting, fcc.
upon reasouablo terms and nt the shortest no
tice. They respectfully request an examina
tion of their stock and prices, promising entire
satisfaction.
| tT Shop on College street, next to .Tnflge’
Kiddoo’s residence.
feb. 10-Sm
Iron, Hard and Hollow-ware.
I T have now on hand, and am constantly re..
’ I celling, a good assortment of
& Weeds and refined English Plow Steel;
Cast Steel ; Smith’s Bellows’; Vices ;
Hammers; Drawing Knives ; Axes;
“/ Trace, Breast and Halter Chains; e
Log and Fifth Chains. •*
ALSO, A GOOD ASiDRTJUSiT OK
Pots; Ovens; Spiders; Boilers Tea Kettles;
Shovels; Spades; Forks; Planter’s Hoes •
and a great many other things which the me
chanic and planters need. Don’t fail to give
mo a call, and you shall be dealt with gener
ously. ieb. 10 B. J. SMITH.
Wanted.
4 Negro boy to work in a Bakery. Arml.
to VOGELSANG 4 CO.